Great Market Hall
Budapest
Copyright: GoneWithTheWind/Shutterstock.comGreat Market Hall
This impressive neo-Gothic building was built in 1894 to replace the expansive outdoor markets at the location. The largest market hall in Budapest is a buzzing scene of everyday life in the city, with several floors to explore: the basement area houses several fish stalls and a supermarket, the ground floor is the main area mainly occupied by grocers, and the upper floor is home to souvenir stands and street food stalls. Make sure you try 'lángos', a deep-fried dough, traditionally topped with cheese and sour cream.
Useful Information
- Address: Budapest, Vámház körút 1-3
- Phone: +36 1 366 3300
- Address: Mon 6am–5pm, Tue–Fri 6am–6pm, Sat 6am–3pm, Sun closed
Shopping
Upscale shopping streets, unique antique shops, and a vast selection of Western brands at convenient Eastern European prices have made Budapest a popular shopping destination. The city is also abundant in world-famous treasures of Hungarian origin, as porcelain manufacturers Herend and Zsolnay both have a factory shop here.